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Belfast Community Co-op
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We're a food co-op located in Midcoast Maine

Everyone is welcome to shop at the Belfast Community Co-Op.
It is our mission and our pleasure to bring locally-sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all.

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We are so excited to announce that our April Common Cents group, Hawthorn Collaborative of the Colonial Theatre received $6,395.03! Thank you to everyone who rounded up their purchases last month!⁠

If you'd like to learn more, head over to colonialtheatre.com! See you at the movies!
May 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Join us today from 11 - 2 for "Ask a Farmer!" Prentice from Villageside Farm will be here answering all of your gardening questions.
May 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This month's Common Cents recipient is Phoenix Knights Gaming (PKG) — the new Game Loft, reborn and ready to roll!

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, PKG is carrying on the Game Loft’s legacy: creating a safe, fun space for youth to connect over non-electronic games and grab some free snacks! ⁠
May 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Now through Tuesday, April 29th, Owners receive DOUBLE POINTS in Wellness! Hurry in and stock up on your favorite Wellness items. Plus, we'll have samples on Friday from 2-4 with Herbal Revolution elixirs and Healthy Harts elderberry syrup!
April 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Happy Earth Day! Discover Co-op brands that give back:⁠

Local Maine businesses like Grandy Organics, Bixby Chocolate, and ⁠Atlantic Sea Farms are all doing their part!

You’ll find many other eco-conscious brands at the Co-op, too—like The Humble Co, Full Circle, Ingredients Matter, and Caboo!
April 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Congratulations to our March Common Cents recipients, Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition! Your generosity this past month means BBWC received $5,978.68! Thank you to all who rounded up!
If you'd like to learn more, head over to belfastbaywatershed.org
April 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Our April Common Cents recipient is Colonial Theatre Hawthorne Collaborative. Colonial Theatre is a federally-recognized film & on-stage performance center that celebrates projected art by-and-for the Greater Community of Waldo County. Be sure to round up & support the wonderful Colonial Theatre!
April 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Introducing our newest Co-op Made Sausage recipe: Moxie Lobster Whoopie Pie Red Snappers "Experience Maine in every bite!"⁠

April Fool’s! While we’re not making Moxie Lobster Whoopie Pie Red Snappers, we do have some new flavors coming for spring like Maui Wowie - a tropical-inspired sausage.
April 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
At the Co-op, we proudly celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility! We honor the resilience, joy, & contributions of trans people in our community & beyond. We are committed to fostering a space where everyone is seen, valued, & supported. Let's stand together for a more inclusive world.
March 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Tonight! Join Waldo County Bounty and Colonial Theatre for ‘Feeding Tomorrow’ showing at 6:30 pm benefitting Waldo County Bounty.⁠

Admission on a sliding scale $9 – $15.⁠

Location: Colonial Theatre
Time: 6:30 (Doors open at 5:45)

Q&A session to follow the movie with WCB.
March 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We are excited to announce that in February we raised $6,055.96 for the Wabanaki Benefit Foundation!
They are a newly formed organization fostering Wabanaki empowerment and financial growth for business, the arts, and more.
Thank you for rounding up! Learn more here:
www.wabanakifoundation.org
March 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🧀☘️ Let Grady guide you to the best Irish cheeses for St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️🧀⁠

We’ve got Kerrygold Dubliner® and Skellig cheddar on sale with Fresh Picks plus a co+op deals coupon to save you even more!⁠
March 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
When people talk about why they love the Co-op, one thing resounds: the love of local food. We are lucky to have so many talented people in our community. Every time you shop, you’re not just buying food—you’re investing in your friends, neighbors, & the strength of our local food system.
March 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Come see our ice sculpture, Frosthorn the Moose! The crowds have died down and it's such a nice day for a walk around Belfast. Stop in for a bowl of soup or grab a hot sandwich and check out all of the ice sculptures before they melt!
February 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Join us at the Co-op Café from 11 - 2 pm on Saturday, 2/22. We'll be selling a special Co-op Made cocoa just for Ice Fest! Pick out your toppings and make a delicious cup to warm up after viewing all of the amazing ice sculptures! Our recipe is dairy-free!
February 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Sale alert! If you love hot sauce and you haven't tried Yellow Bird Sauce you are missing out. Take it from us, the Habanero Hot Sauce has a zippy kick that stays with you and will leave you wanting more! Come grab a bottle while they are on sale and see for yourself.
February 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Due to the weather, we will be opening late at 10 am on Sunday, 2/9!
February 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New sausage flavors have arrived! Here's a behind-the-scenes photo of Alex hard at work making our delicious Co-op Made Sausages! This week's new flavors feature some pork-free options, too!⁠
New Flavors:⁠
Beef Summer Sausage⁠
Missing Link⁠
Kielbasa⁠
Chicken Mole
February 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
One of our own, Nimh Willow, has written this wonderful article, Love Local, about showing love to our local community this February. She gives easy ways that you can achieve this. Give it a read! belfast.coop/love-local/
February 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This month, we'll be highlighting Black-owned businesses & sharing the great contributions that Black people have made to strengthen our society. Let's celebrate Black people and their accomplishments but also acknowledge the struggles they have faced & continue to face even today. Belfast.coop/news
February 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Did you know that eating carrots in winter is a great way to support your immune system? They are packed full of nutrients like fiber, potassium, and vitamins! Even better, when carrots are grown in colder weather, they become sweeter! So grab some local carrots & enjoy a healthy snack this winter!
January 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Happy Lunar New Year! This is the Year of the Snake. Celebrations start with the new moon and end with the following full moon. This holiday originated as a time to feast and honor deities as well as ancestors.⁠ It is traditional to deep clean homes & welcome in the new year’s luck.

January 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If you haven't tried the Co-op Made Sausages you are missing out! The culinary geniuses in the Meat Department have been busy making new mouthwatering recipes that you're going to love! Have an idea for a new flavor? We'd love to hear!
January 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today's Soup of the Day
January 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our amazing customers who rounded up their purchases in 2024! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to donate $65,234.96 to 12 different local organizations!

Nominations are currently open for 2026 Common Cents groups on our website!
January 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM